All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 44
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Analysis: Why maverick Mike Ashley's apologies are no longer enough
Mike Ashley famously said last year he wanted Sports Direct to be as good a retailer as department store chain John Lewis.
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Sports Direct investors revolt against chairman Hellawell’s re-election
Sports Direct shareholders have voted against the reappointment of chairman Keith Hellawell to the board at a fiery AGM.
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As it happened: Sports Direct's AGM - relive a day of drama
Sports Direct hosted shareholders, media and members of the public at its headquarters today for its AGM and tour of its warehouse.
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Sports Direct issues profit warning as chairman's resignation rejected
Sports Direct issued a profit warning on the day of its AGM as it emerged that under pressure chairman Keith Hellawell tendered his resignation.
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Personalisation: How retailers can become ever more relevant to consumers
From artificial intelligence to data science, opportunities are opening up in retail. We explore how new technology is pushing boundaries.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Tesco, John Lewis and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to appoint workers’ rep, John Lewis distribution centres and BHS customer data bought by Qatari firm.
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Watch: Sports Direct report – big step forward or a PR masterstroke?
As Mike Ashley prepares for Sports Direct’s AGM and open day, what can be learned about its future from the working practices report?
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Analysis: What we learnt from Sports Direct’s working practices report
Sports Direct’s law firm RPC today unveiled its findings from a review of the retailer’s working practices. Retail Week explores the key things we learnt.
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Sports Direct to change zero-hours stance after working practices review
Sports Direct has said its shop staff on zero-hours contracts will be given the option to take a permanent contract after a review of working practices.
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Halfords' sales rise as weather and Olympics boost cycling
Halfords has posted a 1.2% rise in like-for-like sales over the summer as warm weather and the Olympics boosted sales in its cycling division.
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This week in retail: Sports Direct poised for crunch match
Sports Direct’s AGM will attract plenty of attention this week as the retailer remains under scrutiny from investors, unions, MPs and the media.
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Evans Cycles boss Nick Wilkinson exits after profits slump
Evans Cycles boss Nick Wilkinson has left the bike retailer just over a year since new owners took on the business.
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Halfords unveils Cycle Republic website to complement stores
Halfords has launched an ecommerce site for its premium cycling fascia Cycle Republic, nearly two years after it revived the brand.
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Halfords retail director to exit after four years in the role
Halfords retail director Rob Swyer is to step down after nearly four years at the bikes and car parts retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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Sports Direct faces fresh pressure as investor group urges review
The Investor Forum has placed fresh pressure on Sports Direct with a call for an independent review of its corporate governance.
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Sports Direct aims for transparency with 'limited' AGM open-day plan
Sports Direct is open to the public for its annual meeting next month and will give attendees a tour of its Shirebrook warehouse.
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Analysis
SWOT analysis: Why is JD Sports looking to buy Go Outdoors?
JD Sports is mulling the purchase of specialist retailer Go Outdoors, which is set to be sold this year. But how will it bolster the Bury-headquartered retailer’s offer?
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Store gallery: SuperGroup unveils new format in Manchester
SuperGroup’s new store format in Manchester aims to bring Superdry’s full range to the region and appeal to a wider customer base.
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Analysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Team GB's gold rush
As Team GB celebrates its best-ever Olympic medal haul on foreign soil, we analyse what retailers can learn from the success of British athletes.
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Sports Direct shareholders advised not to re-elect Mike Ashley to board
Sports Direct shareholders have been urged to vote against the re-election of founder Mike Ashley to the board by a leading advisory group.